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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

iFood tells Cade that 99 adopts questionable conduct and mentions 'espionage practices'

iFood accuses 99Food of questionable business practices and corporate espionage in a formal complaint to Brazil's antitrust authority.

Mar 19 • 11:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

India without gas, restaurants in crisis stop frying food and are at risk of closure

Restaurants in India are facing severe challenges as the prices of gas cylinders have soared, forcing them to halt cooking practices and risking business closures.

Mar 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is cyber hygiene for businesses?

The article discusses the importance of cyber hygiene practices for companies, highlighting the financial risks associated with neglecting these essential protocols.

Mar 16 • 15:22 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Lawyer sentenced to several years in prison for serious money laundering

A lawyer in Sweden has been convicted of serious money laundering linked to two housing cooperative funds and has received a prison sentence along with a five-year ban on business and advisory practices.

Mar 13 • 09:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Window Cleaners of Tall Buildings May Have Shared Clients Illegally in Tampere

Two window cleaning companies in Tampere are suspected of violating laws by sharing clients, as reported by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV).

Mar 12 • 11:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Connecting the academic community with passenger shipping

Fifty students from the University of Aegean's Maritime and Business Services Departments visited Attica Group to discuss the connection between academia and passenger shipping.

Mar 12 • 10:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New criticism from Sturzenegger to Paolo Rocca: 'Why operate with different rules in Argentina?'

Federico Sturzenegger criticized Paolo Rocca for having different operational standards in Argentina compared to his global business practices during a panel discussion in New York.

Mar 11 • 18:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Roof tiles are displaced" - Malicious business practices exploiting natural disasters: Know the cases and remain calm

The article discusses the rise of scams exploiting natural disasters in Japan, emphasizing the importance of awareness to prevent such fraudulent schemes.

Mar 10 • 23:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CJN supports FCCPC's role in safeguarding Nigeria's business environment

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has emphasized the importance of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in ensuring fair trade practices in Nigeria's business environment.

Mar 10 • 19:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Prosecutors raid Yanolja and Here We Go, suspected of abusing advertising coupons against small businesses

South Korean prosecutors have launched a search of the headquarters of the lodging reservation platforms Yanolja and Here We Go over allegations of unfair business practices against small lodging providers.

Mar 10 • 06:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Customer raises suspicions about erotic goods store: "This is how you get caught on this hook"

A customer has raised concerns about alleged deceptive practices regarding pricing at the erotic goods store "Aistra.lt" in Lithuania.

Mar 8 • 09:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MEIs: which practices most expel entrepreneurs from the regime; see the list

A significant number of Microentrepreneurs in Brazil have been expelled from the MEI regime, largely due to inactivity and exceeding business revenue limits.

Mar 7 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The 2nd ESG Summit by ICAP CRIF Returns Dynamically – Focusing on Corporate Sustainability

The 2nd ESG Summit by ICAP CRIF will take place on April 2, 2026, focusing on integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into business strategies for long-term growth.

Mar 5 • 12:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Was Asko and Sotka's operation a scam? An expert hints at a harsh possibility

An expert raises concerns that Asko and Sotka may have engaged in fraudulent practices by selling pre-pay products while knowing their operations were uncertain due to impending bankruptcy.

Mar 4 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Rayian Farm with Ponto product in Kilkis

The article explores the Rayian Farm in Kilkis, Greece, which aims to preserve traditional Pontic cuisine through authentic agricultural practices.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish clothing brand in the midst of controversy – Expert: "Deceit"

A Finnish clothing entrepreneur, Pia Erlund, faces serious allegations regarding her leadership style and the misleading marketing practices of her brand, Bypias.

Feb 26 • 17:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The 2nd ESG Summit by ICAP CRIF Returns Strongly

ICAP CRIF is hosting the 2nd ESG Summit on April 2, 2026, focusing on sustainable business practices and the integration of ESG criteria into strategic value creation.

Feb 26 • 12:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

KFTC Imposes Fine of 2.2 Billion Won on Coupang for Pressuring Suppliers on Prices and Advertising Costs

Coupang has been fined 2.2 billion Won by the Korea Fair Trade Commission for allegedly pressuring suppliers to reduce prices and share advertising costs.

Feb 26 • 05:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Even if unfair practices are repeated by newly established subsidiaries... the Fair Trade Commission reduces the penalty by 260 billion won

The Fair Trade Commission of South Korea has significantly reduced fines for unfair business practices due to loopholes in its self-reporting rules.

Feb 25 • 04:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Two Savings Banks Hit with 9 Million Euros in Fines for Deceptive Business Practices

Two French savings banks have been fined a total of 9 million euros for unjustified banking fees following investigations into deceptive business practices.

Feb 24 • 10:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Channel 4 Dirty Business viewers 'shocked' just minutes into 'tragic' first episode

Viewers of Channel 4's new series 'Dirty Business' expressed shock at the disturbing behavior depicted in the first episode, which follows the investigation of water company practices.

Feb 23 • 22:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Channel 4's Dirty Business campaigners call for public to stop paying water bills over sewage dumps

Campaigners associated with Channel 4’s Dirty Business urge the public to consider halting water bill payments due to sewage dumping practices by water companies.

Feb 23 • 20:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It started with 13 borrowed cows and today produces 12 million liters a year: integrated agriculture with a dairy farm and sells dairy products from its own factory

Damián Visconti has successfully integrated agriculture with a dairy business, producing 12 million liters of milk annually with a focus on sustainable practices and local employment.

Feb 21 • 08:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lawyer - about the message sent by the Shein investigation

A lawyer discusses the implications of the Shein investigation for the e-commerce sector, highlighting regulatory scrutiny on business practices beyond just product compliance.

Feb 20 • 08:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Dolores Prado, executive director of Holcim Ecuador: 'Reputation is not an end, but the result of doing things well and sustainably'

Dolores Prado, the executive director of Holcim Ecuador, emphasizes that reputation is built through consistent, ethical practices rather than being an isolated goal.

Feb 19 • 23:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

New Details Following the High-Profile Conflict of S. and M. Lipniai with an Employee

The founders of the 'Simitri' store, S. and M. Lipniai, address allegations and the scrutiny of their business practices in light of previous administrative penalties.

Feb 19 • 10:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The draft law mentions Rovaniemi 13 times, yet does not solve problems – government legalizes short-term rental business

A new construction law draft fails to address the short-term rental issues in Rovaniemi, allowing current short-term rental practices to continue.

Feb 18 • 09:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Financial authorities target ‘14 trillion won’ in rental business loans... Modifying benefits for multi-homeowners

Financial authorities in South Korea are focusing on approximately 14 trillion won in loans for rental business operators, planning to revise loan extension practices that favor multi-homeowners.

Feb 18 • 03:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

About Lidl Lietuva's Achievements Clearly and Understandably - The Company Released a Sustainability Magazine

Lidl Lietuva has released a sustainability magazine to communicate its achievements and practices in sustainability more clearly and effectively to a broader audience.

Feb 17 • 15:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Yolanda Díaz attacks Garamendi because "he earns 23 times the SMI" and announces a plan to "democratize companies"

Yolanda Díaz criticizes business leader Antonio Garamendi for opposing the minimum wage increase while earning significantly more than it, and she unveils a plan to democratize business practices in Spain.

Feb 17 • 11:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Former property caretaker reveals: Illegal business happening behind closed doors in Helsinki

A former property caretaker exposes illegal subletting practices of rental apartments in Helsinki.

Feb 17 • 06:04 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Corporate America has decided that DEI needs to DIE

A significant decrease in Fortune 500 companies' public commitments to diversity and inclusion initiatives indicates a broader retreat from such practices in corporate America.

Feb 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

They help people with expensive justice. Their own business is opaque

The article discusses the challenges of accessing justice in Czechia and the lack of transparency in businesses providing legal assistance.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company brings structured industrial practices to the North American glass sector

A Brazilian-led company in Florida is revolutionizing the glass industry in the U.S. by applying innovative industrial practices.

Feb 13 • 22:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Car park firm fined £473,000 after ignoring letters and emails

Euro Car Parks has been fined £473,000 by the Competition and Markets Authority for failing to respond to requests for information regarding their business practices over a three-month period.

Feb 13 • 11:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Do you think local councils should charge for parking?

The article discusses the varying practices of regional councils in Australia regarding charging for car parking and their impacts on local businesses.

Feb 12 • 20:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The trick with cash registers - The fraud, who is preparing an appeal

A Greek association has raised alarm over misleading practices regarding cash registers involving claims about their impending cancellation, aiming to direct businesses towards electronic invoicing providers instead.

Feb 12 • 07:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Business on Circularity – Conversations with Change Leaders: BRAMY – SERWIS and 4hfix Sp. z o.o.

The article discusses the importance of electronic device repair and refurbishment as a strategic choice for businesses, highlighting the efforts of BRAMY-SERWIS and 4hfix in promoting circular economy practices.

Feb 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Competition Commission: Investigating Possible Unfair Practices and Violations in the Remittance Sector

The Greek Competition Commission is prioritizing an investigation into potential illegal practices within the remittance services market, prompted by complaints and proactive inquiries.

Feb 10 • 13:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Board of Directors in Mexico

The article discusses the importance of aligning corporate boards in Mexico with international governance standards as outlined in a recent report.

Feb 10 • 09:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Fresh report urges companies to act – Current model is 'distorted reality'

A new report from the International Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services warns that biodiversity loss threatens the global economy and calls for businesses to adopt nature-supportive practices.

Feb 9 • 13:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

EET may not apply to small entrepreneurs, they will have a choice

Small entrepreneurs in Czechia may opt out of the EET reporting requirement, allowing them more flexibility in their business practices.

Feb 9 • 10:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master, BRB, your audits and rating agencies

In October 2024, many financial market participants received information revealing risky business practices by Bank Master, despite warnings from financial authorities.

Feb 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

The Krays, Christine Keeler and cheap flats - the life of the original slum landlord

The article explores the controversial life of Peter Rachman, a notorious figure in London's postwar property market known for his illicit business practices and connections to criminal elements.

Feb 7 • 07:00 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Life & Tech

Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary

A consortium led by Oracle's Larry Ellison now controls TikTok's U.S. business, amid accusations from users claiming censorship of videos related to sensitive topics, despite researchers finding no evidence of such practices.

Feb 4 • 23:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Krzysztof Adam Kowalczyk: Let's Join Delaware to Europe

The article discusses Delaware's appeal as a hub for startups due to its business-friendly regulations and suggests that Europe could benefit from adopting similar practices.

Feb 3 • 03:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Turbulence Before the Launch of Stanowski's Notable Projects. "Decency in Business Does Not Exist"

Krzysztof Stanowski announced a delay in the launch of his TV station ZERO, citing reasons beyond his control and expressing concerns about a lack of decency in business practices.

Jan 31 • 08:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Grzegorz Ilnicki: Business that cannot afford fair employment should fall

Grzegorz Ilnicki argues that businesses that can't provide fair employment practices should not survive.

Jan 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Errors in the cost database – a silent trap in transfer pricing

The article discusses the pitfalls associated with errors in cost databases that can affect transfer pricing practices.

Jan 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Jón Rúnar sues Hafnarfjörður

Jón Rúnar Halldórsson, former chairman of the FH football club, is suing the municipality of Hafnarfjörður for 2.5 million krónur over claims of unethical business practices revealed in a Deloitte report.

Jan 9 • 15:51 UTC

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